Schmölen

Schmölen is a destination for anyone who wants to combine experiences in nature with regional history and active excursions. The Planitzwald forest begins directly behind the upper village. There is also a historic chapel, paths through the countryside, a ferry crossing over the Mulde, and activities centred around rowing and the forest. As a result, looking for a holiday apartment in Schmölen opens up a varied holiday destination where you can organise your days differently depending on your interests.

Hiking and Cycling in the Planitzwald Forest

The Planitzwald forest begins directly behind Schmölen’s upper village and offers opportunities for extended hikes on foot or by bicycle. One described hike leads from Beucha through the Planitzwald forest northeast towards Schmölen. In Schmölen, the route continues across the Mulde to Dehnitz on the Ruffähre ferry. The crossing can carry up to 16 people with bicycles per trip. This means that a stay in Schmölen can also be combined with a specific tour through woodland and river landscapes.

This combination is particularly interesting for planning your day if you want to choose between a hike and a bicycle tour or combine both forms of transport. The information about the route does not require any specific walking or cycling time: what matters instead is whether you want to explore the Planitzwald forest and cross the Mulde by ferry.

Ursula Chapel and Village Festival

Schmölen’s history can also be discovered in the village. Ursula Chapel was built in the mid-15th century solely as a manor chapel. Today, all residents of the municipality of Bennewitz celebrate their annual village festival on the grounds around the chapel. The site therefore combines a historic building with a lively community tradition. Travellers who enjoy experiencing regional culture and landscapes together can include this area in their excursion plans.

Woodland Educational Trail, Forestry Yard and Rowing

The woodland educational trail of the Waidmannsheil Forestry Yard is located in Schmölen. The forestry yard invites visitors to enjoy a relaxed meal and a variety of events. The adventure playground, spacious outdoor grounds and woodland educational trail offer children plenty of variety in particular. Adults can relax with food and drink in the barbecue hut or on the sunny south-facing terrace overlooking the Planitzwald forest. These different activities make the forestry yard another stop for a day when not all family members want to do the same thing.

Those who prefer water-based activities will also find an offering from the Wurzener Rudervereinigung Schwarz-Gelb e.V. in Schmölen. From its boathouse in Schmölen, it offers recreational rowing. Alongside hiking and cycling, this also adds gentle sporting activities to the programme. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you want to focus on woodland paths, the Mulde, culture or shared family experiences.

Another Travel Idea

If you would like to get to know another place in addition to Schmölen, you can also include Altenbach in your selection. Schmölen itself is appealing because of its combination of the Planitzwald forest, the crossing over the Mulde, Ursula Chapel and the various activities around the forestry yard and rowing.

To the main travel overview: Bennewitz.